The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Andrews to rebuild, rename Vic hospital

The Victorian government has pledged to redevelop a hospital in Melbourne's east and rename it after Queen Elizabeth II.

AAP · Sep 18, 2022

Record numbers of Victorians are being called for jury duty. Here's what to expect

A record number of Victorians are being called to jury duty as the courts work through a backlog of cases. So what's involved for a potential juror?

ABC News · Sep 18, 2022

Victoria launches tram safety campaign

Drivers are urged to be cautious as safety figures show there were more than 2600 near misses involving pedestrians on Victoria's tram network last year.

AAP · Sep 18, 2022

Being active can help slash breast cancer risk by up to 40%, study claims

A study led by Cancer Council Victoria has found evidence to suggest increased physical activity and reduced sitting time can help to lower the risk of breast cancer in women

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Central Victorians warned to brace for flooding as 'astronomical' volumes of water soak region

Heavy rain forecast for parts of Central Victoria is putting local councils on an emergency footing as they brace for rising water levels and fast-running creeks.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Victorian independent in winnable position in once-safe Liberal seat of Mornington, poll suggests

Exclusive: Frankston hospital doctor Kate Lardner in similar place to ‘teal’ MPs Zoe Daniel and Monique Ryan at same time in their campaigns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

Push for Vic cops to report response times

Victoria Police would record and report response times if the Liberals win the upcoming state election.

AAP · Sep 16, 2022

Vic Libs pledge $125m for triple-zero fix

An extra $125 million will be invested in Victoria's triple-zero system if the coalition wins the November state election.

AAP · Sep 16, 2022

Friday essay: the koala – when it's smart to be slow

The koala was clinging to an old tree stag while stranded in the Murray River, on the border between New South Wales and Victoria. A team of students from La Trobe University noticed its predicament as they were paddling by in canoes.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

New hospital needed for West Gippsland to cater for growing population

The board of an eastern Victorian health service says the state government needs to urgently build a new hospital because its existing facilities are old and no longer fit for service.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022